The weather is sunny and the sea is sparkling.

On the blue sea, three warships are distributed in a "pin" shape, stirring the water, like scissors tearing apart a cloth, and galloping on the sea surface.

The deterrent effect of warships is powerful in the East China Sea.

There are no powerful characters that go beyond common sense, and the advantages of the equipment are fully utilized.

Artillery is a controlled weapon. Except for the big pirate with his hands and eyes, the ordinary pirate group only has a few bad swords as weapons.

In addition, warships are much faster than ordinary pirate ships. Once targeted, few ships can survive a round of concentrated fire.

Therefore, it was not that there were no pirates encountered along the way, but that all the pirates fled far away when they saw a traveling lineup of three warships, especially two small and agile warships accompanying them.

Fortunately, the escort mission has been added, and the navy will not waste its energy in pursuit.

"It's been three days, is it almost here?"

In the cabin, Lovett exited the sea of ​​souls, his eyes flashing and slowly disappearing.

If you think about it from another person's perspective, if you have any secrets that you need to keep, but an insider appears in front of the world, you won't allow him to live too long.

This is not a common problem among smart people, but human instinct.

Choose to live in a way that is beneficial to you, that's all.

So during this trip, Crowe’s attack is bound to come!

When he came to the bedroom window, Lovett blew on the hot tea in the teacup and took a sip.

"To take a step back, except for the three warships on this trip, the number of people and strength are no different from the last time when Branch 153 was massacred."

So Crowe can't be afraid!

Thinking of that strange glimpse that day, Lovett felt his heart beat a little faster.

"It's been such a long time... I haven't fought with anyone."

He couldn't help but tremble with excitement.

"The Black Earl" is the first person under the Holy Ten, and everyone in the mage world knows this.

In other words, except for beings such as Saint Shina, no one can be his opponent in a single fight. Naturally, there are not many battles to talk about.

In addition, he is a genius who is proficient in all five branches of necromancy. He is one of the most difficult to deal with among the necromancers. Under the same circumstances, outsiders would rather pinch their noses and suffer a loss than choose to fight such a guy.

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"I hope you can bring me some... memories worth recalling."

The red blood was haloing around his eyes, and he couldn't hear the wind, but something dangerous was brushing over his body and blowing his hair.

Knowing that the battle was coming, Lovett had been carefully adjusting his condition in the past few days.

He doesn't have much energy now, and his one-star magic is limited. To be honest, he's not sure whether he can complete the comeback with Scarlet Fury.

Might die!

But he was not afraid.

Just like when he tried to use illegal means to open the door to the underworld, knowing that there was only "possibility", he bravely went ahead and did it.

Death is not terrible.

This is even more true for necromancers.

Having lost this idea, the Necromancer has almost come to an end.

"But what is Crowe waiting for? The front is the territory of the 16th branch. With their support, the chance is even slimmer."

After passing through the sea area managed by Branch 16, the warship can reach Rogge Town in one day.

If you don't take action...

Recalling Smoker's record of defeating the Straw Hats in the original novel, Lovett did not think that Smoker would be like Crocodile, restrained by liquid and defeated in frustration.

"A forceful attack is feasible. For safety reasons, we do not have to march at night, which is enough for them to catch up."

"Am I too safe?"

While he was frowning and thinking, suddenly, there was a scream outside.

"ah!!!"

"Protect the princess!"

Mengka's angry roar shook the deck, and footsteps suddenly sounded "dong-dong" all over the warship. Through the door, there seemed to be countless mice crawling around in the gaps in the wall.

Suddenly, Lovett's eyes lit up.

"What a plan!"

"As expected of the guy with the highest IQ in the early Oda era!"

…

Sally Nandkanette was stabbed!

The horrifying news swept through the three warships like a violent wind. When Lovett rushed to the front of the deck, the place was already surrounded by crowds.

The soldiers surrounded Mengka and the others on three levels inside and outside. When they saw Lovett arriving, they were surprised for a moment, and then revealed the passage.

"Kanette-chan, Kanet-chan, don't scare me!"

In the center of the crowd, Nandikanet, the princess of Goa Kingdom, fainted on the ground. Her fiancé Staley held her in his arms, looking horrified.

That is unfailing panic!

He is qualified to inherit the throne because he is the princess's fiancé, which is equivalent to the heir recognized by the old king. If Nandkarnet dies, who will recognize his status?

His adoptive father, Altluk III, will not let him go!

"Well……"

In a coma, the princess let out a low trembling sound. On her belly, blood dyed the goose-yellow decoration of her white dress red, and there was a pool of blood on the deck.

A dagger was inserted into the edge of the kidney, almost killing him on the spot!

The brutality has reached this point, and the identity of the prisoner will be revealed immediately.

"Damn pirate!"

Staley looked wretched, and now his face was grimaced with anger, making him even more ugly.

He raised his head and said angrily: "How did you protect the princess and let the pirates get on the ship!"

"Trash, it's all trash!!"

"I want to tell my father and let you be buried with him!"

Mengka's face turned red and he clenched his fists.

In fact, if he hadn't heard the scream and arrived quickly, the murderer would have stabbed him a second time, completely wiping out Nandikanet's life.

But this is no reason. If someone is assassinated under his command, he cannot escape the involvement.

At this time, Lovett squeezed into the crowd and said softly.

"Not to mention that Your Excellency has not officially married the princess. Does anyone agree with this statement? The fact that Your Excellency is blocking the doctor's rescue now makes me doubt... Your true intention."

"Lieutenant Lovett, you have no place to speak here!"

Major Aiden was shocked and scolded him quickly.

If it weren't for Mengka's care, as a second lieutenant, Lovett should be responsible for guarding on the periphery instead of coming to the center.

However, Lovett had no authority, no soldiers under his direct command, and no one else could find an excuse.

"you!!"

Staley was startled.

He really didn't notice that the doctor was coming. He was so busy thinking about his throne after Nandikanet's death that his ears and eyes were blocked and his mind was restless.

"Ahem, Mr. Staley, please let the doctor take a look."

Mengka coughed and interjected.

"Oh, yes, come on doctor! If you can't cure her, I will kill you!"

Staley was suddenly startled and stood up with a flustered expression, but he still remained arrogant.

It's unethical to bully a fool.

Lovett shook his head, approached Mengka, and asked in a low voice.

"Colonel, where is the murderer?"

Mengka's face became even more ugly when he heard this.

"One of them was killed, and the other escaped. One of them was responsible for looking out, and the other was responsible for taking action and hijacked our rescue boat."

It's indeed Crowe!

If it was just suspicion before, then Lovett now confirmed his suspicion.
To be continued...